Sulawesi Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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- Lembeh Straits - This strait is so beautiful. Lots of tiny islands, cliffs, beautiful view and of course beautiful and unique marine ecology. There are few beautiful resorts that will provide you with nice accommodation, such as BlackSands Retreat, Dabirahe @ Lembeh Hills and Kungkungan Bay resort. These resorts will help you to explore the beautiful underwater world of Lembeh Strait. Getting here is very easy as it's connected by road from the capital of North Sulawesi, Manado. It's about one and a half hour ride from Manado to here.
(Well, we're not at the airport, but all the other options for locations seemed to be businesses.) This spotted buffalo is destined for a funeral dinner. In the meantime the buffalo is looked after like a family car. Washed and groomed constantly - and it's worth about the same as your family car!! #Indonesia

Where to stay in Sulawesi

•First Post• This city is called Manado, located in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. This is the most populous city in North Sulawesi making this city as the capital city that has more than half a million inhabitants residing here. It's a friendly city serving as the welcome gate to the land of waving coconuts. Although it's not the most beautiful city in Indonesia, the city is ranked top 5 on human index development score in Indonesia. This city is messy but it is surrounded with amazing places like beautiful beaches, magnificent volcanoes, national marine parks, tropical rainforest, incredible natural reserves and ancient living historical places. Places to live? I personally suggest you to live in a beach or island resort for some incredible experiences. I suggest you to look it up on Tripadvisor for some reviews! How to get to North Sulawesi? - There are several domestic routes from Jakarta, Surabaya, Denpasar (transit Makassar) and other cities to Manado with Garuda Indonesia, BatikAir, LionAir, SriwijayaAir, and some other domestic carriages. - There is one international flight

Manado City Centre

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Manado City Centre is noteworthy for its seaside views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Manado Town Square and Mega Mall.

Manado City Centre
Delta Pulau Lakkang

Panakkukang

Restaurants and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Panakkukang. A stop by Mall Panakkukang is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Panakkukang
Pantai Losari #makassar #City #icon

Losari

Visitors to Losari enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Losari Beach is worth a stop.

Losari
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Sungguminasa

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sungguminasa and surrounding area, you can visit Mall Panakkukang and Mall Ratu Indah.

Sungguminasa
Four Points by Sheraton Manado

Four Points by Sheraton Manado

4 out of 5
Jalan Piere Tendean Boulevard, Sario Manado
The price is ฿1,898 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
฿1,898
฿2,297 total
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Manado. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Manado Town Square and Mega Mall are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (185 reviews)
Nothing was terrible, food and room were average, service was very good. Overall, it's a bit below the usual Four Points standard. Main complaint is that the windows are poor so there was a lot of street noise in our room and it made it difficult to sleep. So, it wasn't awful but next I wouldn't ...

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Four Points by Sheraton Manado
Four Points By Sheraton Makassar

Four Points By Sheraton Makassar

4 out of 5
Jl. Andi Djemma No. 130 Makassar South Sulawesi
The price is ฿1,143 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿1,143
฿1,383 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Makassar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Mall Ratu Indah and Mall Panakkukang are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (48 reviews)
Nice room nice staff Nice gym

Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025

Four Points By Sheraton Makassar
Hyatt Place Makassar

Hyatt Place Makassar

3.5 out of 5
Jalan Jenderal Sudirman NO. 31 Makassar
The price is ฿1,493 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
฿1,493
฿1,806 total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Makassar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mall Ratu Indah and Taman Anggrek ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
When we arrived the room was a brisk 20C. I set the thermostat at 24C, on "heat" mode. Nothing changed. Called the front desk, they sent up maintenance. After much fiddling with Google translate, he told me it was set correctly and "it just takes time". 12 hours latter, it was still 20C. When I sneezed ...

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Hyatt Place Makassar
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Bobocabin Bunaken Hills

Bobocabin Bunaken Hills

3.5 out of 5
Jl. Raya Molas, Tongkeina Manado North Sulawesi
Stay at this cabin in Manado. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions I.R Soekarno Bridge and Kalimas Harbor are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Comfortable glamping with great view. Clean and comfortable.

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025

Bobocabin Bunaken Hills
Nayara Villa Desa Budo

Nayara Villa Desa Budo

3 out of 5
Desa Budo, Jaga IV, Minahasa Utara Wori North Sulawesi
Stay at this villa in Wori. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk.
Nayara Villa Desa Budo
IEFA Resort Malino

IEFA Resort Malino

2 out of 5
Jl.Andi Mangerangi, Mapatangka Tinggimoncong Sulawesi Selatan
Stay at this cottage in Tinggimoncong. Enjoy free parking, balconies and rainfall showerheads. Popular attraction Air Terjun Takapala is located nearby.
IEFA Resort Malino
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Popular places to visit

- The Same Spot - It might be the same spot, where my ancestors arrived at this town 2 centuries ago. For the sake of better life and fortune, they had sailed far from mainland China to Singapore or Batavia and finally arrived here. Thanks for choosing this place, because you were right!

Kalimas Harbor

Explore the waterfront in Manado with a trip to Kalimas Harbor. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Kalimas Harbor

Manado Town Square

You can enjoy retail therapy at Manado Town Square during your visit to Manado. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and coral reefs.

Manado Town Square

Hasanuddin University

Enjoy the student vibe at Hasanuddin University during your stay in Makassar. Stroll along the marina or discover the area's sunrises.

Hasanuddin University

Tomohon Market

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tomohon Market during your stay in Malalayang. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and coral reefs.

Tomohon Market

Malalayang Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Malalayang Beach during your travels in Malalayang?

Malalayang Beach

Mall Ratu Indah

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Mall Ratu Indah during your trip to Makassar. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Mall Ratu Indah

Things to do

Tangkoko Bitung Manado Nature Tourism Park includes lunch.

Mount Tumpa Manado Paragliding and hotel pick up

฿4,425
per adult
Mount Tumpa Manado Paragliding and hotel pick up
Private tour of Manado and Tomohon including lunch and driver

Private tour of Manado and Tomohon including lunch and driver

฿3,184
per adult
Private tour of Manado and Tomohon including lunch and driver
Tangkoko Bitung Manado Nature Tourism Park includes lunch.

Tangkoko Bitung Manado Nature Tourism Park includes lunch.

฿4,171
per adult
Tangkoko Bitung Manado Nature Tourism Park includes lunch.
Private Manado 1 Day Tour 3 Islands: Nain, Siladen, Bunaken

Private Manado 1 Day Tour 3 Islands: Nain, Siladen, Bunaken

฿1,751
per traveller
Private Manado 1 Day Tour 3 Islands: Nain, Siladen, Bunaken
Tangkoko National Park Wildlife Exploration Private Tour

Tangkoko National Park Wildlife Exploration Private Tour

฿3,088
per traveller
Tangkoko National Park Wildlife Exploration Private Tour
Bunaken Island three-point snorkeling includes lunch and shuttle

Bunaken Island three-point snorkeling includes lunch and shuttle

฿5,094
per adult
Bunaken Island three-point snorkeling includes lunch and shuttle
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